Four Days in July: Tom Watson, the 2009 Open Championship, and a Tournament for the Ages - Hardcover

Huber, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312661878 ISBN 13: 9780312661878

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, 2011

Synopsis

The sports world watched breathlessly as Watson, just shy of his 60th birthday and twenty-six years after his last Open title, battled Father Time through four amazing rounds at Turnberry before falling in a heartbreaking playoff to fellow American Stewart Cink. In "Four Days in July", Jim Huber mines his exclusive interviews with Watson, caddy Neil Oxman, Cink (dubbed "The Man Who Shot Santa Claus"), and many other luminaries to recount a heroic tale of resilience, grit, and determination. This unforgettable story of the greatest links player ever and his courageous quest will appeal to athletes of all ages.

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Four Days in July The sports world watched breathlessly as Watson, just shy of his 60th birthday and twenty-six years after his last Open title, battled Father Time through four amazing rounds at Turnberry before falling in a heartbreaking playoff to fellow American Stewart Cink. The author tells the story of the greatest links player ever and his courageous quest. Full description

Review

"To re-live [Watson's] remarkable adventure through the eyes of my old friend Jim Huber is a treat and should be for all those who appreciate this great game and its history."--Jack Nicklaus
"I will never forget that remarkable experience at Turnberry but Jim Huber's book will make certain no one else will, either."--Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open champion "The excitement and energy of the final round almost leaps from the page."--"Publishers Weekly""" "Stirring golf history, sure to bring tears to the eyes of all golf lovers."--"Booklist"
"Tom Watson is one of the most interesting men ever to play golf . . . and Jim Huber is a word-plumber in the very best sense of the expression. Together, they make a fine read."--David Feherty, former European Tour and PGA Tour professional golfer "Jim Huber's book captures those magical four days superbly.'"--Peter Alliss, golfer and BBC commentator
"Jim Huber will bring to life the Watson experience at The British Open in a way that will

"The excitement and energy of the final round almost leaps from the page."--"Publishers Weekly""" "Stirring golf history, sure to bring tears to the eyes of all golf lovers."--"Booklist"
"We might know how this Huber story will turn out but in the end, we'll still smile and maybe even shed a few years."--"Golfweek" "To re-live [Watson's] remarkable adventure through the eyes of my old friend Jim Huber is a treat and should be for all those who appreciate this great game and its history."--Jack Nicklaus
"I will never forget that remarkable experience at Turnberry but Jim Huber's book will make certain no one else will, either."--Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open champion "Tom Watson is one of the most interesting men ever to play golf . . . and Jim Huber is a word-plumber in the very best sense of the expression. Together, they make a fine read."--David Feherty, former European Tour and PGA Tour professional golfer "Jim Huber's book captures those magical four days superbly.'"--Peter Alliss, golfer and BBC commentator
"Jim Huber will bring to life the Watson experience at The British Open in a way that will excite any golf enthusiast."--Billy Casper, former Masters and U.S. Open champion "Tom has always been a great inspiration to me and like so many people around the world, I was pulling so hard for him at Turnberry. His style of play and the manner in which he has conducted himself over the years has made him a role model to so many of us. And you will see in this book the spirit and fire we have all known for decades."--Nick Price, Open Championship and PGA Championship winner

The excitement and energy of the final round almost leaps from the page. "Publishers Weekly"

Stirring golf history, sure to bring tears to the eyes of all golf lovers. "Booklist"

We might know how this Huber story will turn out but in the end, we'll still smile and maybe even shed a few years. "Golfweek"

To re-live [Watson's] remarkable adventure through the eyes of my old friend Jim Huber is a treat and should be for all those who appreciate this great game and its history. "Jack Nicklaus"

I will never forget that remarkable experience at Turnberry but Jim Huber's book will make certain no one else will, either. "Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open champion"

Tom Watson is one of the most interesting men ever to play golf . . . and Jim Huber is a word-plumber in the very best sense of the expression. Together, they make a fine read. "David Feherty, former European Tour and PGA Tour professional golfer"

Jim Huber's book captures those magical four days superbly.' "Peter Alliss, golfer and BBC commentator"

Jim Huber will bring to life the Watson experience at The British Open in a way that will excite any golf enthusiast. "Billy Casper, former Masters and U.S. Open champion"

Tom has always been a great inspiration to me and like so many people around the world, I was pulling so hard for him at Turnberry. His style of play and the manner in which he has conducted himself over the years has made him a role model to so many of us. And you will see in this book the spirit and fire we have all known for decades. "Nick Price, Open Championship and PGA Championship winner""

The excitement and energy of the final round almost leaps from the page. Publishers Weekly

Stirring golf history, sure to bring tears to the eyes of all golf lovers. Booklist

We might know how this Huber story will turn out but in the end, we'll still smile and maybe even shed a few years. Golfweek

To re-live [Watson's] remarkable adventure through the eyes of my old friend Jim Huber is a treat and should be for all those who appreciate this great game and its history. Jack Nicklaus

I will never forget that remarkable experience at Turnberry but Jim Huber's book will make certain no one else will, either. Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open champion

Tom Watson is one of the most interesting men ever to play golf . . . and Jim Huber is a word-plumber in the very best sense of the expression. Together, they make a fine read. David Feherty, former European Tour and PGA Tour professional golfer

Jim Huber's book captures those magical four days superbly.' Peter Alliss, golfer and BBC commentator

Jim Huber will bring to life the Watson experience at The British Open in a way that will excite any golf enthusiast. Billy Casper, former Masters and U.S. Open champion

Tom has always been a great inspiration to me and like so many people around the world, I was pulling so hard for him at Turnberry. His style of play and the manner in which he has conducted himself over the years has made him a role model to so many of us. And you will see in this book the spirit and fire we have all known for decades. Nick Price, Open Championship and PGA Championship winner

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"The excitement and energy of the final round almost leaps from the page." --Publishers Weekly

"Stirring golf history, sure to bring tears to the eyes of all golf lovers." --Booklist

"We might know how this Huber story will turn out but in the end, we'll still smile and maybe even shed a few years." --Golfweek

"To re-live [Watson's] remarkable adventure through the eyes of my old friend Jim Huber is a treat and should be for all those who appreciate this great game and its history." --Jack Nicklaus

"I will never forget that remarkable experience at Turnberry but Jim Huber's book will make certain no one else will, either." --Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open champion

"Tom Watson is one of the most interesting men ever to play golf . . . and Jim Huber is a word-plumber in the very best sense of the expression. Together, they make a fine read." --David Feherty, former European Tour and PGA Tour professional golfer

"Jim Huber's book captures those magical four days superbly.'" --Peter Alliss, golfer and BBC commentator

"Jim Huber will bring to life the Watson experience at The British Open in a way that will excite any golf enthusiast." --Billy Casper, former Masters and U.S. Open champion

"Tom has always been a great inspiration to me and like so many people around the world, I was pulling so hard for him at Turnberry. His style of play and the manner in which he has conducted himself over the years has made him a role model to so many of us. And you will see in this book the spirit and fire we have all known for decades." --Nick Price, Open Championship and PGA Championship winner

Edition details

• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0312661878
• ISBN 13: 9780312661878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304